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Shipping Surveys

Learn how to mail your program's paper survey data.

To help our students, there is a limit of 75 surveys per class ID.  

Packaging Data

  1. Generate a new coversheet on the coversheet page in the CTF Portal

    • Count the number of surveys that you are shipping and record it on the data coversheet.

      • If you are shipping Spanish surveys, please note the number shipped in the additional comments area

      • Please place all Spanish surveys at the front of the stack.

  2. Print the coversheet​​

  3. Remove any staples, alligator clips, and paper clips from the surveys.

  4. Package your surveys with your data coversheet in a manila envelope.​​​

    • Do not fold the surveys.

  5. Fatherhood Programs: Make sure to place your informed consent in a separate envelope with a copy of the coversheet.

    • Remember, you do not need to ship information letters

  6. Address the envelope as follows:

    • ADCANP/ CTF Evaluation Team

    • Donna Roland

    • 570 Devall Dr.

    • Suite #203

    • Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36832

  7. In the bottom left of the envelope, include:

    • Envelope #

    • AU Code

    • Grant #

    • Program Name

    • Class ID (5 digits)

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USPS Postage and Pickup (Optional)

📦 How to Use USPS Click-N-Ship®

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  1. Create a USPS Account: Sign up at USPS.com to access Click-N-Ship®

  2. Log in and select "Click-N-Ship" under "Quick Tools."

  3. Enter the return and delivery addresses.

  4. Choose the shipping date (up to 3 days in advance).

  5. Input package weight and dimensions.

  6. Select a service (e.g., Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®).​​

  7. Pay and Print:

    • Pay using a credit card or PayPal.

    • Print the label immediately or save it as a PDF to print later.

    • If you don't have a printer, choose "Print Labels Later at the Post Office" to receive a QR code via email. Bring this code to a Post Office to print your label.

  8. Ship Your Package:

  9. Track and Manage:

    • Use the "Shipping History" tab to track packages, reprint labels, or request refunds for unused labels.

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📦 How to Use USPS Scheduled Pickup®

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  1. Go to the USPS website: Navigate to usps.com/pickup. 

  2. Create or sign in: If you don't have an account, create one for faster scheduling. Otherwise, sign in. 

  3. Enter pickup address: Provide the address where the package(s) will be picked up. 

  4. Specify pickup location: Indicate where the carrier should find the package(s) (e.g., mailbox, porch, front door). 

  5. Choose pickup method: Select either free pickup during regular mail delivery or pay for a "Pickup on Demand" service with a specific time. 

  6. Confirm and schedule: Review the details and confirm your pickup schedule. 

  7. Modifications and cancellations: You can modify or cancel your scheduled pickup through the USPS website. 

Pickup

What if I need to deliver my surveys in person?

In some instances (due to time constraints) it may be necessary for grantees to drive surveys to the lab at Auburn.  If you plan to deliver your paper surveys in this fashion, please follow the same directions above.

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Note: If you come to our office in person, use the office number on the blue signs.

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